TABLE 12.1 PERSONAL INTEREST TOPICS
| Personal Experiences | Controversial Issues | Current Events | Hobbies | Beliefs and Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camping trips | Gun control | The economy and new job prospects | Rock climbing | Social justice |
| Lif | Smoking bans | National debt | Hiking | Environmentalism |
| Education | Animal testing | Sporting events | Cycling | Supernatural events |
| Organizations | Immigration | Musical performances | Camping | Humanitarianism |
| Accomplishments | Prayer in public schools | Acts of terrorism | Cooking | Spirituality |
| Military service | Internet privacy | Cyberbullying tragedies | Online gaming | Mysticism |
| Volunteer work | National health care | Global warming | Auto restoration | Retribution |
Source: O’Hair, Stewart, & Rubenstein (2007), tab. 7.4, p. 98. Adapted with permission.